NJCAA Tournament: Owens, Onondaga, Northland, and Fulton-Montgomery Earn Wednesday Wins

The 12-team NJCAA Division III Women's Basketball National Championship tournament tipped off with several teams advancing in the opening round.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 7:29am

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The opening round of the NJCAA Division III Women's Basketball National Championship tournament was held on Wednesday at the Brownwood Coliseum. #7 Owens Community College, #8 Onondaga Community College, #6 Northland Community & Tech, and #5 Fulton-Montgomery Community College all earned victories to advance to the next round of the 12-team tournament.

Why it matters

The NJCAA Division III Women's Basketball National Championship is a prestigious annual tournament that showcases the top junior college women's basketball programs in the country. These opening round wins set the stage for the remainder of the tournament, as teams look to make history and claim the national title.

The details

In the closest game of the day, #7 Owens Community College defeated #10 Jefferson Community College 69-64. #8 Onondaga Community College knocked off #9 Bronx Community College 72-55, while #6 Northland Community & Tech beat #11 Dallas College Richland 66-58. The most lopsided victory belonged to #5 Fulton-Montgomery Community College, who defeated #12 Rowan College South Jersey 76-50.

  • The NJCAA Division III Women's Basketball National Championship tournament tipped off on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
  • The opening round games were played throughout the day on Wednesday.

The players

Owens Community College

A community college located in Perrysburg, Ohio that competed as the #7 seed in the tournament.

Jefferson Community College

A community college located in Watertown, New York that competed as the #10 seed in the tournament.

Onondaga Community College

A community college located in Syracuse, New York that competed as the #8 seed in the tournament.

Bronx Community College

A community college located in Bronx, New York that competed as the #9 seed in the tournament.

Northland Community & Tech

A community college located in Thief River Falls, Minnesota that competed as the #6 seed in the tournament.

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What’s next

The tournament will continue on Thursday, March 12, 2026 with the quarterfinal round. The winners of Wednesday's games will face off against the remaining teams in the bracket.

The takeaway

The opening round of the NJCAA Division III Women's Basketball National Championship featured several close, competitive games as teams from across the country began their quests for the national title. The tournament is shaping up to be an exciting event showcasing the top junior college women's basketball talent in the nation.